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Diamond Core Drill with Water Source — electric shock risk

UK OPSSSerious riskElectric shockMay 27, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Diamond Core Drill with Water Source — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric due to a poor earth connection. Due to the power ratings the product is not considered suitable for connection to the UK power system with a 13A plug. Improvements are also required to documentation; markings and a declaration of conformity must be supplied. This product does not meet the requirements of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and has been destroyed

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A mains operated large diamond core water cooled drill supplied in cardboard packaging

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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